Lexington Tree Week
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Teen dies after shooting at high school football game
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A teenager has died from injuries sustained during a shooting at a high school football game, according to WHAS 11, the Louisville ABC affiliate. The shooting, which happened nine days ago, took place in the parking lot of Pleasure Ridge Park High School during a game between Pleasure Ridge Park and Male High School….
Kentucky Utilities sends crews to Florida ahead of Milton
Utility crews join forces in preparation for storm damage and power outages
Lexington, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Utilities is deploying approximately 150 crew members to Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton. The team will include line technicians, tree trimmers, safety crew members, and additional personnel. Officials from Kentucky Utilities stated that the crew members are gearing up for long hours as they collaborate with local utility teams to restore…
Motorcyclist dead following early morning crash identified
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim as 38-year-old James Edward Reed, Jr. of Frankfort. The coroner says Reed died from multiple blunt force and penetrating traumatic injuries. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Police say one person has died following a crash just before 7:30 a.m. on Versailles Road near New Circle and…
Chilly mornings and pleasant afternoons continue
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday everyone! Chilly conditions on the way to begin your Tuesday but we will be warming up into the upper 60s and low 70s for the afternoon. This repetitive pattern is expected continue through the rest of the week. You can expect chilly overnight and morning conditions, followed by pleasant afternoons. Tuesday…
FAA: Helicopter hit guy wire before crashing, killing three
UPDATE: The FAA issued its initial findings on the cause of the crash. According to the report, the helicopter struck a guy-wire, causing it to crash. The report says the aircraft caught on fire after the crash. You can look the Accident and Incident Notification here. ORIGINAL STORY: OWEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The coroner has identified…
Kentucky firefighters travel to Florida with hurricane relief
Local firefighters join forces to assist in hurricane relief efforts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Seventeen firefighters from various departments in the Louisville area are heading to Florida to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Milton, officials announced Monday. The team, representing multiple fire departments across Jefferson County, departed for Tallahassee, where they will join relief operations ahead of the upcoming storm. Equipped with an array of essential gear,…
Raven Run nature sanctuary temporarily closed
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Fayette County will be closed Tuesday, according to Parks and Recreation officials. The closure is due to a prescribed burn being conducted in the area. The sanctuary is expected to reopen during normal operating hours tomorrow. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: community news, environmental management, Fayette…
Montgomery schools to implement new security system
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The Coalition for Palestine holds vigil for ceasefire on one-year anniversary of attack
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Christian county woman arrested on child pornography charges
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Investigation underway after Scott county crash
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Man charged with murder after Henry county crash
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FCPS teacher named Air and Space Forces Teacher of the Year
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Feeling more like fall across the commonwealth this week
Dry and pleasant weather is on tap for the next several days
It felt much more like the fall season to kick off the week across central and Eastern Kentucky. With a frontal boundary moving through the region early Monday much cooler air filtered into the region. Despite plots of bright sunshine a brisk north wind held afternoon highs into the upper 60s to around 70 degrees. Get set for a cool…
Trial location set for suspects in Crystal Rogers case
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A significant development has emerged in the case of Crystal Rogers, a Bardstown mother who disappeared in 2015. Nelson County Judge Charles Simms has decided that the trial of three men charged in connection with her death will be held in Warren County, located approximately 100 miles south of Bardstown. Brooks Houck, Rogers’ former…
Stained Glass workshops offered by Heirlooms and Gretchen’s
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Voter registration ends Monday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Election season is upon us, and today is the last day to register to vote. “It has been exceptionally busy,” Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb said. Lamb says there are currently more than 240,000 registered voters in the county. “I’m looking at this whole election as if it’s on steroids, it’s an exciting…
Chilly night and pleasant afternoons ahead
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Chilly night and pleasant afternoon, it’s as simple as that. That is your forecast this week. A cold front swept through the area last night and that has dropped our temperatures to a more fall-like feel after a very warm weekend. You can expect afternoon highs to struggle to get out of the…
Two wounded in early morning shooting in Richmond
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Richmond Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning on Evansdale Avenue. The incident left two individuals wounded. Authorities say they were alerted just after 6:00 a.m. when the victims arrived at a local medical facility seeking treatment for gunshot wounds. According to the victims’ statements, an assailant allegedly approached their…
Hubbard Mechanical Giveaway
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Crews headed to North Carolina with Helene victim donations
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Winchester Fire Department is heading to western North Carolina, carrying a semi-truck full of donations for victims of Hurricane Helene. Following the hurricane’s devastation, the department had appealed to the community for essential supplies like bottled water, clothing, blankets, and generators. The response from Central Kentucky residents was overwhelming, leading to a significant…
Lexington investigation after man found shot on Sixth Street
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The investigation is still going after a man was shot early Sunday morning in Lexington. Police say they found the victim around 1 a.m. at the intersection of East Sixth Street and Ohio Street. Fortunately, the man was taken to the hospital with what officers say were non-life-threatening injuries. If you know anything about…
Person killed in Scott County crash
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Sunday morning in Sadieville. Scott County deputies report that the accident happened on Poke-Berry Road sometime between midnight and 3 a.m., resulting in at least one fatality. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from anyone who might have details that can aid…